What is the Unicode code point for Cherry Blossom?

Encoded at U+1F338, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Cherry Blossom".

🌸

Cherry Blossom Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Cherry Blossom emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Cherry Blossom emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Animals & Nature • U+1F338 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Cherry Blossom emoji

Character🌸

HTML Entity🌸

Shortcode:cherry-blossom:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%8C%B8

CSS Escape\1F338

What does the Cherry Blossom emoji mean?

Cherry Blossom shows a pink five-petalled sakura flower, symbolising spring, beauty, and Japanese culture. It is the standard emoji for springtime posts, nature photography, and anything delicate or ephemeral. In Japan it carries deep cultural significance tied to the hanami (flower-viewing) tradition.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for cherry blossom — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Cherry Blossom emoji

In chat: Drop 🌸 into a sentence where you would normally write “cherry blossom” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🌸 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🌸 or shortcode :cherry-blossom: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Animals & Nature
Unicode code point	`U+1F338`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:cherry-blossom:`
HTML entity	`🌸`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays cherry blossom everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cherry Blossom mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F338, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Cherry Blossom".

How do I copy the Cherry Blossom emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Cherry Blossom emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Cherry Blossom used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for cherry blossom in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🌸 with their own style, colour, and shading.